WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Senator Michael Lee has filed a lawsuit against Marcia Morgan and her campaign committee over an alleged false ad running on television defaming Lee and his law firm.
“As an elected leader from this community, I’ve tried to be as responsive and helpful as possible when assisting constituents with issues or listening to complaints. I’ve learned to have thick skin. But when my opponent, Marcia Morgan, attacks and defames me, my law firm, and my law partners, I must defend myself and set the record straight,” Michael Lee said. “The television stations in Wilmington have been notified that the ad they are airing from Marcia Morgan is false and defamatory. They owe it to their viewers to take the ad down immediately. And I am filing a lawsuit for defamation against Marcia and her campaign committee today.”
According to a press release, the ad being run by Marcia Morgan falsely claims that Lee used his political position to help clients at his law firm. This lie mimics a false ad from a previous campaign, according to Lee.
Michael Lee and his law firm have sent cease and desist letters to the television stations, outlining in detail the defamation and lack of evidence for the false claims in the ad.
A motion seeking a temporary restraining order was filed this morning in New Hanover County, and a hearing will likely occur within the next 24 hours.
In response, NC Senate candidate Marcia Morgan provided this statement on the lawsuit filed by Michael Lee:
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